Weighing 150 kg and featuring 96,762 Swarovski crystals, Alin Le’ Kal’s creation was valued at $1 million in 2019. Like everything else in this inflationary environment, the price has since gone up, he tells Forbes Australia. It took nine months for Alin Le’ Kal and his Parisian team to complete the exquisite gown closing the […]
On the heels of revealing its 67th annual Star Awards — the honor celebrate the world’s most outstanding hotels, restaurants, spas, ocean cruises and their restaurants — Forbes Travel Guide introduces The Edge List by RIMOWA, a new accolade for extreme travel experiences. The list recognises travel trailblazers that provide unparalleled access to remote, untouched […]
Boucheron, Chopard and Bulgari stole the attention on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet, dressing the most stars including some of the biggest Oscar nominees and winners at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Boucheron The French high jeweler saw its jewels on a diverse group of Oscar […]
Oceanco is well known for building some of the largest and most recognizable superyachts on the planet. But, as you can see with their latest Beyond Custom design that was just announced in partnership with Vripack, Lateral and ABB (and simply called LILY), they’re always looking to the future. “LILY is a testament to what’s possible when design meets advanced construction […]
In this second report on wellness trends for 2025, I look at the rise in high-tech solutions for optimising health and wellbeing and the continued quest for longevity therapies. In EM Austen’s new book Smarter: 10 Lessons for a More Productive and Less-Stressed Life (Piatkus): a practical guide for those who want to live and work smarter, […]
The road out of The Grange Golf Club leads into Adelaide’s late summer heat. Thousands of fans remain at the course, soaking in the final rounds of LIV Golf Adelaide, but a small group is heading somewhere else. A convoy of black Mercedes Sprinters wind through the outskirts of the city, moving away from the […]
This week, Clare Smyth returns to the kitchen of Sydney’s spectacular Oncore restaurant that sits atop the 26th floor of Crown in Barangaroo. It marks 25 years since Smyth first set foot on Australian soil and three years since the opening of the (only) sister restaurant to London’s Core. I understand Sydney holds a warm […]
With Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” launching Sunday night, Thailand is already seeing a double-digit boost in travel demand from fans of the show. Key Takeaways Key Background Set-jetting—choosing a destination because a film or TV show is set there—has been a growing travel trend for years. Last fall, an Expedia Brands survey […]
The 67th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the world’s best hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and—new this year—cruise restaurants. The world’s most luxurious hotels can often be discovered in the unlikeliest destinations. From the ancient streets of Azerbaijan to the rugged terrain of Western Montana, Forbes Travel Guide’s annual Star Awards celebrate hospitality’s finest across […]
Nothing compares to a gift that speaks from the heart. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, spoil your special someone with our thoughtfully curated selection of luxe gifts for a day they’ll never forget. Sheet Society: Eden Cotton in Burgundy: From $100 Bedding that makes every night feel like date night, Sheet Society’s Eden […]